CPSC OFFERS TIPS TO PREVENT HOME FIRES CAUSED BY SPACE HEATERS DEVICES ASSOCIATED WITH 21,800 FIRES AND 300 DEATHS ANNUALLYAGENCYGROUP04EBSCO_bspFdch Regulatory Intelligence Database
(HealthDay)—Many Americans use space heaters to provide extra warmth during winter, but they can cause burns and fires if not used properly, an expert warns. "Every year we receive patients who are victims of house fires caused by space heaters," Dr. Richard Gamelli, director of the Burn...
Space heaters don't need to be dangerous Between 2009-2013, 84% of home heating fire deaths and 40% of all home heating fires were caused by improper use of space heaters, whether portable or stationery, according to theNational Fire Protection Association. To ensure safety when using these ...
Tips To Know To Avoid Fatal Fires Using Space Heaters in New York Many people use space heaters to stay warm in New York. But few know the important steps you need to take to avoid a fire. Space Heater Tips Getty Images Space Heater Tips Space heaters are the leading cause of home f...
According to the National Fire Protection Association40 percent of all house fires are caused by cooking related incidents. For instance, an oven or stove left unattended. Recently, my family experienced this directly when my sister did exactly that. She was cooking and left the kitchen to take...
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These fires may be caused by people falling asleep while smoking or could be electrical in nature, caused by faulty wiring, malfunctioning or worn-out electric blankets or the use of space heaters while people are sleeping.Fire safety tips for the bedroom include:...
Home heating equipment includes central heating units, portable and stationary space heaters, fireplaces, chimneys, and heat transfer systems, as well as some devices not used to heat living spaces, most notably hot water heaters. During 2007-2011, heating equipment was involved in the ignition of...
Check with the fire department to make sure your residence is safe to enter. Be watchful of any structural damage caused by the fire. The fire department should see that utilities are either safe to use or are disconnected before they leave the site. DO NOT attempt to reconnect utilities you...
Workplace fires are most commonly caused by faulty or improperly used electrical equipment. As workplaces are in operation year-round (excluding during the coronavirus pandemic), fires can happen at any given time; but once again, winter is peak time. ...